California Deafblind Services
Updated: Oct 18, 2020
California Deafblind Services provides fact sheets, which are concise and practical reference guides. These fact sheets are available in Spanish, Chinese, Lao, and Vietnamese. Below are topics covered in their fact sheets.
01 - Communication: What are they trying to tell me?
02 - Light Sensitivity
03 - Touch Cues
04 - Object Communication
05 - Tadoma
06 - Ideas for Recreation and Leisure Activities
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08 - How to Interact with Individuals with Dual Sensory Impairment
09 - Teaching Body Language
10 - Developing Independence
11 - Appropriate Touch
12 - Tolerating Touch
13 - Encouraging Exploration
14 - Making Changes in Routines
15 - Relaxation Strategies
16 - Deaf-Blindness
17 - Innovative Living Options
18 - Alphabet Soup
19 - Creating a Need to Communicate
20 - Strategies for Successful Medical/Dental Appointments for Individuals who are Deaf-Blind
21 - Supported Education
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23 - Visual Adaptations
24 - Otitis Media
25 - How to Create a Communication Dictionary
26 - Considerations When Assessing Children & Youth of Spanish Speaking Families
27 - How to Create a Winning Video Resume
28 - Maintaining a Home-School Relationship
29 - The Use of Interveners
30 - Strategies for Using Voice Output Communication Devices with Children who are Deaf-Blind
31 - Strategies for Minimizing the Risk of Sexual Abuse
32 - Brothers and Sisters: Supporting Siblings of Children who are Deaf-Blind
33 - Etiologies of Deaf-Blindness
34 - Utilizing the Sense of Smell in Children and Youth with Deaf-Blindness
35 - Suggestions for Creating Successful Transitions from School to Adulthood
36 - Successful Transitions Between Programs
37 - Tips for Improving the Accuracy of Signed Communication
38 - Things to Remember When Requesting an Intervener for Your Child
39 - Strategies for Creating Communication-Rich Environments for Children who are Deaf-Blind
40 - Tips for Choosing Conceptually Accurate Signs
41 - A Self-Evaluation Guide for Assessing the Quality of Your Interactions with a Student who is Deaf-Blind
42 - The Intervener's Motto: Do With, Not For
43 - Choosing and Using Tactile Name Cues
44 - Integrating Your Child Into Groups
45 - 10 Easy Steps for Making and Posting a Custom Signed-Communication Instructional Video
46 - Soundfield Amplification Systems
47 - Planning Family Outings
48 - Promoting Interactions with Siblings and Peers
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